October 23

Last night we had a beautiful sunset. This is one of many pictures capturing its changes. Shortly before turning in for the night, I listened to the weather radio. It informed us that there were small craft warnings up and they would continue until Wednesday. I called Eagle's Wings and asked them to listen and verify. They called back and we decided to postpone our departure for at least another day. So today we are still at anchor at St. Michaels. We can see the flags flying up high yet we are escaping the wind here at anchor.
Early this morning (4:30), I was awakened by motor noises and talking. Looking out, I saw a tall ship coming in to dock next to the museum. In the light of day we could see that it was the Virginia. We don't know anything more about the ship, but it certainly is a great looking vessel.
This afternoon I looked out again and saw a Kady Krogen trawler coming in. With the binoculars I could verify that it was our friends who had convinced us to do the Loop last year-Might As Well V. I got on the radio and they said they had a slip at the marina. Very shortly after that I saw them turn back and come to the anchorage. They decided to come anchor next to us. We dinghied over and began laughing and telling stories to catch up with what has happened since we last saw them. Tonight we will have supper with them. We tentatively plan to leave late tomorrow as the wind is forecast to abate during the day.